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Alba Hostel Glasgow

3.0 star property
Victorian hostel connected to a shopping centre in Glasgow with free parking

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Alba Hostel Glasgow, in the vibrant city center, offers travelers a comfy place to recharge. Guests can enjoy the deli, relax in the garden, or use free in-room WiFi. The multilingual staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness by previous visitors.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Ensuite (1 bed in 8 bed dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Ensuite (1 bed in 6 bed dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Deluxe Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom | View from room

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (1 bed in 4 bed dorm)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
6 Fifth Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 0AT

What's nearby

  • University of Glasgow - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Botanic Gardens - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • OVO Hydro - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Braehead Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Anniesland Station - 2 min walk
  • Kelvinhall Station - 4 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Circa - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Esquire House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪111 By Modou - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Alba Hostel Glasgow

Hostel near OVO Hydro
An airport shuttle, a garden and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at Alba Hostel Glasgow. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, smoke-free property and laundry services
Room features
All guest rooms at Alba Hostel Glasgow offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: GBP 4 per person
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:30 PM and 2:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 4 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 15
  • Extended parking fee: GBP 5 per day
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 10:30 PM and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Alba Glasgow
Alba Hostel
Alba Hostel Glasgow
Glasgow Alba Hostel
Hostel Alba
Alba Hostel Glasgow Scotland
Alba Hostel Glasgow Glasgow
Alba Hostel Glasgow Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Alba Hostel Glasgow Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Glasgow

Frequently asked questions

Is Alba Hostel Glasgow pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available from 10:30 PM to 2:00 PM for a fee of GBP 10.

What time is check-out at Alba Hostel Glasgow?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Does Alba Hostel Glasgow provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel. A fee of GBP 15 applies.

Where is Alba Hostel Glasgow located?

Located in North Glasgow, this hostel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cathedral of St. Luke, Great Western Road and Botanic Gardens. Cottiers Theatre and University of Glasgow are also within 3 miles (5 km). Anniesland Station is only a 2-minute walk and Jordanhill Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Alba Hostel Glasgow Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great overnight stay for cheap

Service was amazing. Clean, easy going and convenient. Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gearoid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Nice quiet hostel with good WiFi and friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hostel, stayed in a twin private room and had no problems. Bed was reasonably comfy and good bathroom facilities. Wifi was OK. Staff were very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Tanakrit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was Sleeping with fresh paint smell,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

よし

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

不潔 非常にうるさい

ベッドが非常に不潔でした。 また、ベッドの電気は付かず、充電コンセントも6人で共用なので近くに置いて充電は出来ません。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Really close to train station with easy access to downtown and out of city excursions to Edinburgh. Quiet neighbourhood and hostel atmosphere. Hostel manager very friendly- went out of his way to find me and wish me well on the rest of my travels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Customers talked until midnight near to our bedroom so it was difficult to sleep. The manager was very nice and explain us all the things to know about Glasgow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Omid, UK

Disliked: Room comfort

Glasgow Trip

The staff very friendly and helpful

6/10 Okay

Mori, London

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was good and we like it.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Worst/ most Filthy Hotel I've ever stayed!

Bugs on the bed/bedsheets/duvet. Far from City. Staff aren't informative. Worst hostel I've ever stayed.

8/10 Good

Suze, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good value, personal service

This hostel is near to our son's place, so very convenient for us. Staff are friendly and helpful. Very good value for a twin room with ensuite shower/lavatory. Kitchen and lounge facilities clean and bright. Near train station so good transport links.

8/10 Good

Andrew, Stafford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rugby Trip to support Northampton Saints.

Visited to attend Glasgow Warriors game against Northampton Saints. Great down to earth accommodation, excellent shower and wash room facilities. Wonderful stone built town house with many original features. Common room was very quiet a good place to read / relax. Excellent position for train station. Very good budget priced overnight accommodation. Will use again when visiting Glasgow.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was what we needed and just around the corner from a spoons and the train station perfect location!

8/10 Good

Susan, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value hostel

Comfortable room, good mattress, use of kitchen and lounge/sitting room available. Friendly and helpful staff. Very good value twin room with adjacent bathroom.

2/10 Terrible

Annie, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn't stay here again!

About 15 mins out of the centre of Glasgow, short walk from the station. I felt uneasy and uncomfortable for the duration of my stay. The kitchen was always a mess, and smelt bad, and it appeared that the hostel staff were staying at the hostel (in my room!) and drinking till the early hours. I didn't find the staff friendly, approachable or helpful in any way, and the whole experience made me not want to stay in a hostel AGAIN! I would definitely NOT recommend this hostel to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Mrs. Lola, Dublin Ireland .

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent.

Our stay was so lovely and we really enjoy the service of alba hotel becuse I traveled with my friends and really enjoy our stay in d hotel.

4/10 Poor

Jana, Dresden

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Alba Hostel Glasgow

Für eine Nacht ausreichend. Liegt vom Zentrum sehr entfernt. Standardzimmer mit null Komfort. Noch einmal dort übernachten? Eher nicht.

2/10 Terrible

maria, Berlin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Attenzione, evitate con cura!

Un soggiorno da incubo!Le camere sporche e vecchie, materassi con le molle che ti entrano nei reni! i bagni senza prese per la corrente nè una mensolina dove appoggiare le tue cose; gli armadi a rischio che ti cadano addosso e le grucce rotte. In tutto l'ostello regna un tanfo di fritto proveniente da una cucina che sta in una stanza in seminterrato dove sei fortunato se non prendi il tetano. Il personale ?... simpatia portami via... ho detto tutto! ha.. non credo ci sia scritto tra le descrizioni dell'ostello.. ma l'ostello chiude alle 23.00 e se vuoi entrare dopo devi richiedere una chiave apposita, per la quale pagherai 5£ di deposito! :-) meglio saperlo prima. La posizione è discreta perchè la fermata degli autobus (tra cui il 6/6a che porta alla staz. bus centrale)è vicina e passano anche i notturni, tuttavia serve il bus per andare al centro. il prezzo sembra conveniente, ma in realtà è troppo alto per quello che offre; inoltre se paghi con carta c'è un sovrapprezzo di tasse non incluse nel costo iniziale. Se proprio ci tenete portate il Cash!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Was ok for over night stay

We were only there to sleep but everything we needed was there

2/10 Terrible

Cai Hua, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

路边的小旅馆

定错酒店了，这根本不是酒店，两个房间一百镑还没早餐，厕所还是公用的。晚上关灯，灯还会闪呀闪。房间里的墙有黄色的液体痕迹。酒店里住了很多长期租房的房客。

4/10 Poor

DDD, MANCHSTER

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommend

Nobody in the reception for a long time, phone not answered. The triple room is in the half basement and smells a little. The kitchen is not clean. Charged 1.5 extra when charge the deposit, and the webpage says no fees using credit card.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Basic

Room was clean and cooking facilities were clean but thats where it ends im afraid.

8/10 Good

pompetd, lv

Nice hotel close to a train station. One min walk.

Nice place. Good for people traveling on a low budget.

10/10 Excellent

Gregor, Port Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great weekend trip

Was very impressed with the hostel and is very clean would recommen to any one and would be happy to stay here again

6/10 Okay

Yuki, Japan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

グラスゴー郊外のユースホステル

グラスゴー中心部からは離れた所にあるユースホステルです。欧州圏内でのユースホステルは利用した事が無いので他との比較は出来ませんが、大体こういうものなんだろうな、という感じでした。スタッフの人もごく普通の対応をしてくれました。 部屋の居心地については、他の宿泊者によって大きく変わると思われるので何とも言えません。今回利用した時はごく普通でした。 グラスゴー中心部から歩いてくるのは距離があってかなり大変ですが、Anniesland駅からは歩いてすぐの距離にあるので、市内から来る場合は多少お金はかかっても鉄道でのアクセスをお勧めします。